Press Releases

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of...

Governor Kelly Announces Second Round of Funding to Improve Digital Skills for Kansans TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that applications are open for the second round of the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. A total of $1.95...

Governor Kelly Announces 40 Local Bridge Projects Receive More than $40M TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that 40 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $40.25...

Governor Kelly Congratulates Recipients of 39th Annual Minority and Women Business Awards TOPEKA – Minority- and women-owned businesses that were honored and celebrated as a part of Kansas’ Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The Kansas Department of...

Governor Kelly Awards More than $28M to Crime Survivor Programs TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than $28 million in state funding has been awarded to Kansas-based organizations that provide services for child and adult crime survivors...

Governor Kelly Announces Second Round of Water Local Consult Meetings TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The September...